....talking points II....




"No trumpets sound when the important decisions of our life are made. Destiny is made known silently. "
....Agnes De Mille





1---->How has the Abington Heights teachers' ranking within Lackawanna County changed from 1990 to 1998 when comparing starting salary, average salary, years of service, percentage of faculty with masters' degrees, amount of salary increases, and percentage of salary increases?





ABINGTON HEIGHTS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
RANKING IN LACKAWANNA COUNTY


 

YEARS	STARTING SALARY	AVERAGE SALARY	YEARS OF SERVICE	% WITH MASTERS	AMOUNT INCREASE	PERCENT INCREASE
90-91		3rd
91-92		2nd
92-93	8th	6th	4th	1st	9th	9th
93-94	8th	7th	6th	1st	8th	8th
94-95	8th	4th	6th	2nd	6th	5th
95-96	9th	5th	6th	1st	7th	5th
96-97	8th	7th	5th	1st	5th	5th
97-98		7th		2nd

AVERAGE SALARY FOR 94-95 INCLUDES RETROACTIVE MONEY FROM PREVIOUS YEAR
This information covers ten districts: Abington Hts, Carbondale Area, Dunmore, Lakeland, Mid Valley, North Pocono, Old Forge, Riverside, Scranton, and Valley View.





2---->How has the Abington Heights teachers' ranking, within Intermediate Unit 19, changed from 1990 to 1998 when comparing starting salary, average salary, years of service, percentage of faculty with Masters' degrees, amount of salary increases, and percentage of salary increases?





ABINGTON HEIGHTS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
RANKING IN INTERMEDIATE UNIT #19


 

YEARS	STARTING SALARY	AVERAGE SALARY	YEARS OF SERVICE	% WITH MASTERS	AMOUNT INCREASE	PERCENT INCREASE
90-91
91-92
92-93	17th	6th	4th	1st	19th	19th
93-94	16th	12th	6th	1st	17th	17th
94-95	15th	4th	6th	2nd	12th	14th
95-96	16th	6th	6th	1st	10th	12th
96-97	16th	9th	5th	1st	8th	10th
97-98		14th		2nd

AVERAGE SALARY FOR 94-95 INCLUDES RETROACTIVE MONEY FROM PREVIOUS YEAR
This information covers twenty (20) districts in Intermediate Unit #19.


3---->What has the Association done in order to maintain benefit levels?

For two contracts in a row maintaining benefit levels has been the number one priority. The Association has agreed to accept lower salary increases as a trade of for maintaining benefits.

Also, the Association has showed the District how to reduce expenses.


4---->Could the current labor dispute have long term effects on the District and what has the opposite side of the table said about the ongoing crisis?

In a word, YES, the very best and brightest will not apply to Abington Heights if current demographic information is correct.

Research says that young teachers want good contracts, labor peace, and a say in day-to-day operations of their jobs.

When asked about these demographics a District official said,"I'm not worried. We're still riding on our reputation."


5---->In summary, what has the Association done to lower costs and maintain current health benefit levels?

The Association has offered alternative cost saving plans (all refused).

The Association has moved to lower cost insurance programs AND accepted lower salary increases to maintain benefit levels.




This is not about money. Money is the excuse.





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